Sec. 20. (a) Any institution which desires to conduct a nursing education program shall apply to the board and submit evidence that:

(1) it is prepared to give a minimum curriculum of organized instruction and clinical experience in nursing in conformity to the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board. Such instruction and experience may be secured in one (1) or more institutions or agencies approved by the board; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-23-1-20

  • Board: means the Indiana state board of nursing. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • registered nurse: means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. See Indiana Code 25-23-1-1.1
(2) it is prepared to meet other standards established by this chapter and by the board.

     (b) An institution that conducts a nursing education program may employ a person who:

(1) is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing; and

(2) has at least three (3) years of experience in nursing in the previous six (6) years;

to instruct nursing students on a part-time basis for the purpose of clinical instruction.

Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.20; Acts 1951, c.34, s.6. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.81; P.L.149-1987, SEC.63; P.L.177-2009, SEC.43.

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